Gourmet sliders are popping up on restaurant menus nationwide. Fun four-biters that make a satisfying meal for one, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer to share. A little country flair goes into our State Fair Pork Sliders, featuring fried pork dipped in a savory sauce and topped with crunchy cabbage.

It was a decision that brought the duo recognition at Monday night’s MenuDirections 2015 awards ceremony in Memphis, Tenn., which is part of FoodService Director magazine’s annual conference geared towards foodservice operators and suppliers.